Charles Towne Landing

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site sits on a marshy point, located off of the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolinas colony. Guests can step onboard and tour the Adventure, Charleston's only 17th-century replica sailing ship, see cannons fired, or take a peek at otters, bears, bison and more at the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo. The grounds also include 80 acres of gardens, with an elegant live oak alley and the Legare-Waring House which is one of Charleston’s favorite sites for weddings and other special gatherings.

That little write-up was taken from the State Park Site. Click here for more information.

Kirby, Jake and I visited yesterday and remembered how much we love the place.  At $7.50 a person or $3.75 for Seniors like us, it is a bargain.  And, not only that, but dogs on leash are welcome so Jake loves the place also.  The trees have not all filled out but it was still a beautiful day. I think this place has the most beautiful display of majestic oak trees of any I have ever seen.

Because we had Jake with us we weren't able to visit the animal park but we have seen it before and it really is quite nice - and included in the price.

Very Charleston

This scene is so "Charleston". Brick walkway and steps, black grillwork, pink house, lots of green and bright flowers.

The Last of the Color

These azalea petals really aren't the last of the color as the camellias are on their way.  There seems to always be something blooming in the plantation gardens.

Water Lilies

Water Lilies abound at Cypress Gardens

Middleton Place

The south has so much beauty to offer. Middleton Place reigns right at the top!

More of Magnolia Gardens

 We have had guests visiting all week and have tried to show them as much of the area as possible in a short bit of time.  Of course I am thrilled to see it any time.  I love the gardens in the spring with all the azaleas blooming.

Spring Flowers

This picture is almost a year old but I needed to look at it as a promise that winter won't last forever!  We will have this reward in just a few weeks time!  Hang on - Spring is coming!

A Spring Garden

This was taken last spring.  I certainly will welcome the spring flowers to the wonderful Charleston gardens - the sooner the better so that I can get back out there and take pretty pictures!

Lily Pads

This picture says it all!  Just look how that Lily has pushed its way up to the sun, through the deep dark forest of leaves.

You need to click on it and enlarge it to really appreciate it.

Springtime Nesting

I hope you don't expect all the pictures to be in a chronological order! This one was taken in early summer.

Magnolia Gardens Swamp Walk is one of my favorite places because of all the wildlife there. In early summer it is just loaded with Egrets.

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Middleton Place

Just one of the fantastic views at Middleton Place.

Cypress Gardens

What a view from this swing.  We think that Cypress Gardens is the bargain of the century.  You get a lot for your money here!  For more information click HERE.